A new investigation led by AP News links systematic prison labor and the production of agricultural goods – involving companies such as Walmart, Mcdonald’s, and other large corporations. KCSB’s Brandon Yi has the story.

UCSB AS Student Body President Tessa Veksler is facing a recall petition, which could potentially lead to her being removed from her role. 327 signatures are required for the petition to move forward. KCSB’s Zoha Malik spoke with one of the students sponsoring the petition to learn more.

Final results in Michigan’s Democratic Party primary revealed that President Biden won with roughly 80% of the vote. However, nearly 14% of voters filled in their ballots as “uncommitted”. Over 100,000 people voted against Biden as a result of the administration's handling of the Gaza Crisis. KCSB’s Mario Fuentes-Godinez has the story.

The US Senate passed a 95 billion dollar bill to aid Ukraine and Israel and to counter China. KCSB's Ashley Segat breaks down the $95 billion bill.

One of the world's largest Christian schools, Liberty University, is facing a $14 million fine for underreporting and misclassifying sexual assault cases, violating the Clery Act. Former students are also speaking out with their experience and the universities failure to attend to their reports. KCSB’s Ginger Thomas has the story.

(This story contains mention of sexual assault.)

UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center was closed on February 26th, 2024, after anti-Zionist posters were hung up on the MCC’s walls. Some of the posters called out AS President Tessa Veksler by name. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke with President Veksler on March 6th to discuss these events and the fallout.

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UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center was closed on February 26th, 2024, after anti-Zionist posters were hung up on the MCC’s walls. Some of the posters called out AS President Tessa Veksler by name. KCSB’s Joyce Chi spoke with President Veksler on March 5th to discuss these events and the fallout.

This version features context and narration.

UC Santa Barbara’s MultiCultural Center was closed on February 26th, 2024, after anti-Zionist posters were hung up on the MCC’s walls. Some of the posters called out AS President Tessa Veksler by name. KCSB's Joyce Chi spoke with President Veksler on March 5th to discuss these events and the fallout.

This version is the complete, unedited interview.

UCSB's Department of Black Studies held a Day of Interruption on Thursday, March 7, 2024, the anniversary of "Black Sunday," calling for freedom of expression and assembly, and expressing solidarity with Palestinian activism on campus. The day featured a rally calling for UC divestment and a teach-in. KCSB's Brandon Yi and Mario Fuentes-Godinez have the story.

Artist Ty Rawls was commissioned for a piece inspired by the North Hall Takeover of 1968 for UC Santa Barbara’s Center for Black Studies Research. KCSB's Emily Kimmel spoke with Rawls to learn more about the piece and its meaning.